All DPR Factions Back Amendments to Police Law as DPR-Initiated Bill

All factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) have approved the Bill on Amendments to Law No. 2 of 2002 on the Indonesian National Police as a DPR RI-initiated Bill. The approval was decided at the 19th Plenary Session of the Fifth Session of the 2025–2026 legislative year, chaired by Deputy Speaker Saan Mustopa at the Nusantara Building, DPR RI, Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Earlier, Saan asked for the plenary forum’s consent regarding designation of the bill as a DPR RI-initiated bill after hearing the views of the factions previously submitted in writing. ‘Can the Bill on Amendments to Law No. 2 of 2002 on the Indonesian National Police, introduced as a DPR RI initiative bill, be approved as a DPR RI-initiated bill?’ Saan asked at the Nusantara Building, DPR RI, Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Several factions, in their written statements, said that a revision of the law is necessary because Law No. 2 of 2002 has been in force for more than two decades. In addition, several factions argued that the law needs to be aligned with developments in national law, including the arrival of the new KUHP and KUHAP.

The Gerindra faction, for instance, emphasised the importance of cultural reform that is humane, transparent, and guarantees human rights protection. The faction also urged strengthening the capacity of Polri’s human resources and reinforcing the authority of Kompolnas as an external checks-and-balances instrument.

The PKB faction assessed that developments in information technology and dynamics of global geopolitics require Polri to be more adaptive in maintaining security and public order. PKB also highlighted the need to improve the culture of the force and revitalise the governance of police human resources.

Meanwhile the PAN faction argued that the revision of the Police Law must be aligned with the nationwide legal updates through the new KUHP and KUHAP. PAN also stressed the importance of strengthening Kompolnas’ authority so external oversight of Polri is effective and not merely subordinate.

The PKS faction stated that discussions on the revision of the Police Law must be conducted carefully, transparently, and with public participation. PKS also stressed the significance of restoring the Police’s fundamental function as an institution that protects, safeguards, and serves the public while upholding the rule of law and human rights.

The PDI Perjuangan faction highlighted the importance of restricting the placement of police personnel outside the police institution to avoid overlapping authorities. Additionally, the PDIP faction called for meaningful public participation at every stage of the Bill’s discussion.

NasDem emphasised the modernization of police technology and the strengthening of a restorative justice approach in law enforcement. NasDem also warned that any expansion of Polri powers must be accompanied by strict oversight mechanisms to prevent overlapping powers with other institutions.

The Demokrat faction views police reform as a major national agenda to restore public trust in Polri. The Democrats also stressed that authorities must remain controlled to prevent arbitrary actions.

Following the decision, Saan thanked all members of parliament who attended the plenary. ‘As chair, we extend our thanks to the members of the House for participating in today’s plenary session,’ he said.